No Trump Immunity Act
- Sponsor
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
- Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (primary)
- Last action
- Jul 30, 2026
Bottom line
The bill aims to prevent current or future Presidents, Vice Presidents, and their close associates from receiving immunity from prosecution for a defined set of serious alleged offenses, thereby seeking to ensure accountability.
What it actually does
This bill prohibits any Executive agency, including the Department of Justice, from granting immunity to the President, Vice President, or their specified family members, trusts, related companies, affiliates, or 'presidentially owned entities' for a list of serious alleged crimes. These crimes include general immunity from prosecution, facilitating money laundering for hostile foreign entities or drug cartels, insider trading related to war, abusing young women, and illegally steering taxpayer dollars to associates.
Proponents argue
Supporters argue this bill is essential to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no individual, regardless of their office or familial relation to high office, is above accountability for serious crimes. They emphasize the need to prevent potential abuses of power and ensure justice for alleged offenses like money laundering, insider trading, and abuse, thereby strengthening public trust in government.
Opponents contend
Opponents might argue that such a bill is politically motivated, potentially undermining the ability of the Department of Justice to make independent prosecutorial decisions based on legal merits and public interest. They could contend that it creates a chilling effect on public service or is an overreach into the executive branch's discretion, and that existing laws already cover these offenses.
The bill is very short and easy to read, allowing ample time for comprehensive evaluation.
Section 1
Short Title
This section establishes the official short title of the Act as the 'No Trump Immunity Act,' providing a concise and recognizable name for the legislation. This title immediately signals the bill's intent and its connection to specific political discourse surrounding presidential immunity.
Supporters argue
Supporters would argue that a clear and direct short title immediately communicates the bill's intent and target, making it accessible and understandable to the public and highlighting the perceived urgency of the issue.
Critics contend
Opponents might criticize the short title as overtly political and potentially inflammatory, suggesting it politicizes the legal process rather than focusing on establishing neutral legal principles.
Tradeoffs
The tradeoff is between a politically pointed title that clearly signals intent and a more neutral title that might avoid partisan accusations while still addressing the underlying policy.
Section 2
Definition of Presidentially Owned Entity
This section defines 'presidentially owned entity' to include any corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity in which the President or Vice President has an ownership stake. It specifically excludes entities with more than 100 owners where the President or Vice President holds no more than 5 percent beneficial ownership, aiming to focus the prohibition on closely held businesses and prevent evasion through complex corporate structures.
Section 3
Prohibition on Granting Immunity for Certain Crimes
This core provision prohibits any Executive agency from granting a release, waiver, acquittal, discharge, barring, or preclusion of claims (immunity) to the President, Vice President, or their specified family members (including spouse, child, sibling, niece, nephew, first and second cousin), trusts, parents, related companies, affiliates, or 'presidentially owned entities' for specific claims. These claims include general immunity (referencing a May 19, 2026, Attorney General order), facilitating money laundering for hostile foreign entities (Islamic Republic of Iran, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Hamas) or Mexican drug cartels, trading and profiting on insider information about an imminent war with Iran, abusing or facilitating the abuse of young women, and illegally steering taxpayer dollars to friends, family, and business partners.